Callaway Elementary School vs Gardner-Newman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callaway Elementary School
LaGrange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Gardner-Newman Middle School
LaGrange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
| Measure | Callaway Elementary School LaGrange, Georgia | Gardner-Newman Middle School LaGrange, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #948 of 1,308 | #364 of 482 |
| National rank | #40831 of 50,301 | #13063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 638 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | LaGrange | LaGrange |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Callaway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 23.8).
- •Callaway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Callaway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Callaway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 98.5%).
- •Callaway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Gardner-Newman Middle School is the larger school with 963 students compared with 638.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Callaway Elementary School better than Gardner-Newman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Callaway Elementary School ranks higher (26.3 vs 23.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Callaway Elementary School and Gardner-Newman Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between LaGrange and LaGrange in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Callaway Elementary School: 638. Gardner-Newman Middle School: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Callaway Elementary School and Gardner-Newman Middle School rank in Georgia?
Callaway Elementary School is 948th of 1,308 and Gardner-Newman Middle School is 364th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).